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Cozy Cheeseburger Soup in a white bowl with a spoon on a plaid napkin on a cutting board with pickles, cheese and bacon surrounding it.

Cozy Cheeseburger Soup

This creamy, cozy Cheeseburger Soup tastes like a warm, cheesy cheeseburger in a bowl. It’s hearty, comforting, kid-approved, and made with simple, nourishing ingredients — the perfect dinner for busy family nights.
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Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheeseburger soup recipe, cozy soup dinner, creamy cheeseburger soup
Servings: 8 Servings

Ingredients

Meat & Veggies

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups russet or gold potatoes peeled and cubed

Broth + Creamy Base

  • 4 cups chicken or beef broth
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp flour or arrowroot for gluten-free
  • 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Seasonings

  • 1 ½ tsp salt more to taste
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp mustard yellow or Dijon
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Optional: ½ tsp smoked paprika

Cheese

  • 2 cups freshly shredded cheddar
  • ½ shredded mozzarella optional

Optional Toppings

  • crumbled bacon
  • green onions
  • diced pickles
  • extra cheese

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef in a large soup pot or Dutch oven until cooked through. Season lightly with salt and pepper, then remove from the pot and set aside. Drain excess grease if needed.
  2. Add butter or oil to the pot. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5–7 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 1 more minute.
  3. Add potatoes and broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 12–15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
  4. In a separate saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in flour to form a paste, then slowly whisk in milk and cream until smooth and thickened.
  5. Stir the cooked beef back into the soup pot. Pour in the creamy mixture. Add salt, pepper, paprika, mustard, and seasonings. Simmer 5 minutes to let flavors combine.
  6. Reduce heat to low. Stir in cheese a handful at a time until melted and creamy. Avoid boiling once cheese is added.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • Shred your own cheese for the smoothest, creamiest texture.
  • Don’t boil the soup after adding cheese — keep heat low.
  • Add extra broth to thin or let simmer to thicken.
  • For gluten-free: replace flour with arrowroot or cornstarch slurry.